If the part of an iceberg that extends above the water were suddenly removed, the
A) buoyant force on the iceberg would decrease.
B) pressure on the bottom of the iceberg would increase.
C) iceberg would sink.
D) density of the iceberg would change.
E) none of these

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The buoyant force on an iceberg is equal to the weight of the water it displaces. If the part of the iceberg above the water were removed, the iceberg would displace less water, leading to a decrease in the buoyant force acting on it.

If the Part of an Iceberg That Extends Above the Water